Executives and Management

Thinking about a new job after coronavirus? Don't make this giant mistake How to properly vet your prospective employer before you say yesHow to properly vet your prospective employer before you say yes.

People can’t wait to go golfing, boating and camping — and these ‘great outdoors’ stocks may be the beneficiaries The Covid-19 lockdown has kept consumers inside for weeks. ‘People are more likely to do these things than get on an airplane and fly to Europe for their summer vacation,’ says money manager Eric Marshall at Hodges Capital Management.The Covid-19 lockdown has kept consumers inside for weeks. ‘People are more likely to do these things than get on an airplane and fly to Europe for their summer vacation,’ says money manager Eric Marshall at Hodges Capital Management.

How Eventbrite believes it will survive the pandemic Company sees small and medium-size events coming back, while large events will take a lot longer to returnThe top executives of Eventbrite Inc. told Wall Street that the company will survive the pandemic through many steps it has taken, including a massive restructuring, but they are still pinning the future on live events ticketing, because ultimately people need to be around other people.

Oil rallies, with U.S. prices up nearly 25% as Trump expects Saudi Arabia and Russia to cut production Market skeptical oil output cuts will happen soonOil futures rally Thursday, sending U.S. prices up by nearly 25% as President Donald Trump tweeted that he expects Saudi Arabia and Russia to reach an agreement to significantly cut production.

Top CEOs should give away their 2020 pay to the coronavirus fight Millions of dollars for U.S. workers, cities and towns if corporate leaders do their partMillions of dollars could go to U.S. workers, cities and towns if corporate leaders do their part.

Micron CEO remains optimistic even as coronavirus ushers in ‘unprecedented times’ Investors heartened by positive demand trend, but that could quickly changeMicron Technology Inc. Chief Executive Sanjay Mehrotra sounded remarkably optimistic about the prospects for his company and for the tech industry in general, despite the gloom and doom that is pervading most industries right now as the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic

Why you may still be working from home after the coronavirus crisis is over COVID-19 will have a lasting impact on traditional office hoursCOVID-19 will have a lasting impact on traditional office hours.

U.S. factories are likely to close because of the coronavirus’ supply-chain shock With China as the headstream of global manufacturing, America simply can’t function as it’s accustomed toWith China as the headstream of global manufacturing, America simply can’t function as it’s accustomed to.

The math Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should have done on this one big expense before splitting from the royal family 5 full-time protection officers will cost more than $1 million a yearAn armored vehicle? How many full-time protection officers?

HP sends mixed message on Xerox while printer business continues to decline Executives soften tone on Xerox, but still seem determined to block hostile bidHP Inc. claims it is open to talking to copier giant Xerox about some sort of a merger deal, but it is also embarking on a costly stock buyback plan in the hopes of winning over its investors in an upcoming proxy fight.

Takeaway from Abu Dhabi money conference: So much money is looking to find a home Big money managers are focusing on derivatives and alternative assets, which underlines your opportunity in publicly traded stocksBig money managers are focusing on derivatives and alternative assets, which underlines your opportunity in publicly traded stocks.

5 secrets CEOs know to boost work performance and personal satisfaction How to show up to any business challenge with your “A” game — and thriveHow to show up to any business challenge with your “A” game — and thrive.

This powerful weapon can help women break the corporate ‘glass ceiling’ The best person to help women get to the top is a woman who’s already thereThe best person to help women get to the top is a woman who’s already there, writes Kate Byrne.

How the slump in manufacturing created overblown fears of a recession Factory output is down modestly, but employment is still strongReports of the demise of the U.S. manufacturing have been exaggerated, and that may be one reason why fears of an economy-wide recession got out of hand earlier this year.

CEOs need to skip the ‘yogababble’ and back up their company’s purpose with action Business leaders must ‘walk the walk’ and build inclusive and diverse corporate culturesBusiness leaders must ‘walk the walk’ and build inclusive and diverse corporate cultures, writes Kate Byrne.

As Larry Culp tries to turn around GE, this is the next phase to watch One year after taking over at General Electric, Culp still needs to find new ways for the company to growLarry Culp took over General Electric a year ago. .

Here’s why there’s such a thing as too many investor meetings with the CEO Stock-market investors need to stay objectiveStock-market investors need to stay objective. Hearing the same thing over and over can create a false sense of confidence.

Value investing isn’t back — but economic growth is Recent shift in stock-market leadership was to cyclical stocks from defensive sectors, not to valueThe recent shift in stock-market leadership was to cyclical stocks from defensive sectors, not to value.

Five stocks to consider buying as the industrial sector stages a rebound Caterpillar and General Electric are still on sale as industrials approach a record highCaterpillar and General Electric are still on sale as industrials approach a record high.

Tie CEO pay to increases in stakeholder and shareholder value Clear measures of success are needed to hold management accountable to its constituentsClear measures of success are needed to hold management accountable to its constituents, writes Robert C. Pozen.

Cannabis stock investors should pay attention to this potential threat to share prices Lawsuits can impact corporate earnings long before cases are settledLawsuits can impact corporate earnings long before cases are settled.

CEOs can’t fix the world and do their jobs at the same time Business Roundtable’s new definition of corporate responsibility is pious bunkThe idea that corporations should go beyond maximizing shareholder value is pious bunk, says Tim Mullaney.

Aphria’s $70 million cash windfall is a product of its still-unexplained past Aphria says it has no plans to release line-by-line rebuttal of short seller reportA look at cannabis producer Aphria Inc.’s stock since it released its annual report suggests something of a turnaround.

A student loan plan that could actually work We shouldn’t spend trillions to bail out doctors, lawyers and business executivesWith Democratic candidates proposing preposterously expensive plans to write down student loan debt, Tim Mullaney offers a plan that could work at an affordable price.

Microsoft is killing it in all businesses except for one Microsoft justifies why it’s the most valuable company in tech with stellar end to the year, but gaming division is strugglingMicrosoft Corp. just demonstrated why it is the most valuable company in tech, surpassing expectations in all its businesses except for gaming.

Here are real ways to fight the madness of health care’s inflated list prices and big insurance discounts A former health insurance CEO says these methods could help rein in health-care costsA former health insurance CEO says these methods could help rein in health-care costs.

The ‘new normal’ of slow growth is growing old, with no end in sight GDP will be weak for years, absent a productivity miracle or comprehensive immigration reformThe “new normal” of sluggish growth of no more than 2% may be with us for years, writes Caroline Baum.

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